[RBW] Choco-Moose Setups.

I put Choco-moose on my Clem as a direct swap for the Bosco and kept the remaining stock Clem parts (levers, shifters, grips) so it was a quick change and no recabling or anything needed. No close up pics but these are slated to be moved over to a singlespeed in an upcoming round of bar swappin

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road Bike -56cm

This has sold and is off to a good home! Thanks to all who expressed interest. -Erl On Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 2:29:24 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > Update: Frame/Fork/Headset/assorted additional parts still available; > complete bike is no longer for sale. > > FS: Rivendell Road Bike -56cm-f/f/

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

I've had weight battles my entire life. Some years ago, I was close to 400 pounds. I dropped to 250 a dozen years ago, but I have always struggled with yo-yoing. EBDJ was the first "system" that made it easy to maintain my weight. There are endless books about all this, but one I have found pa

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Coconut oil is magical stuff, taken internally via cooking oil, or just eating plain, or with other food/drink as Bill points out. Externally it's used for everything from anti-viral applications, to lotion, to lube. There are 2 types you can get at the grocery store (that I know about, anyway)

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

On 03/08/2018 08:24 AM, tc wrote: I tried a rounded teaspoon of refined coconut oil in my black coffee yesterday afternoon after reading Bill's post.  Other than a tiny "oil slick", there was no indication I had anything in there.  No added taste whatsoever...but it was strong coffee made in

[RBW] Austin Tx cycling and Bobish shops

Hi All, I'm going to Austin for a week to escape NE winter and explore a new (to me) city. Would appreciate any recs for riding and/or shops. Will be there for 6 days. Thanks, Alan NYC Riv content: I'm bringing the fixie frame I built that is set up like QB: 2 chainrings and 2 cogs. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Steve asked why put coconut oil in your coffee. One tablespoon is about 120 calories of good fat. A cup of coconut coffee (like the one I’m enjoying now) is a pretty satisfying breakfast to one who has gotten off carbs. I was going to drink the coffee and I wanted to get those calories in. Ea

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Wayne, thanks. Boscos definitely come back closer to the saddle, and are obviously higher, no matter how slammed. As for the Jones, I measured 16-1/4" between a straight edge held between the tips of the bar and the saddle tip. Jones bars have long grips; 7-1/2" from bar tip up to the brake

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Hobby Japan is a good ebay vendor - I ordered my *Nitto 2-70 bar extender * from them. On Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 11:36:34 AM UTC-6, tc wrote: > > Thanks, masmojo. It's a Nitto UI-12 quill stem with a 60mm reach. I > order

[RBW] Re: Austin Tx cycling and Bobish shops

Might want to hunt down Art Link if you have CR access. Though he shut down his shop and retired, his home is a bike museum, and everything he has is for sale. On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:36:56 AM UTC-6, alan lavine wrote: > > Hi All, > I'm going to Austin for a week to escape NE winter

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

On 03/08/2018 08:45 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Steve asked why put coconut oil in your coffee. One tablespoon is about 120 calories of good fat. A cup of coconut coffee (like the one I’m enjoying now) is a pretty satisfying breakfast to one who has gotten off carbs. I was going to drink the co

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

but is it realy paleo if you didn't kill it before you ate it? On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 8:14:20 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 03/08/2018 08:45 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Steve asked why put coconut oil in your coffee. > > > > One tablespo

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Pretty sure it is a similar idea/effect as "bulletproof" coffee... Doug On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 7:12 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 03/08/2018 08:45 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Steve asked why put coconut oil in your coffee. >> >> One tablespoon is about 120 calories of good fat. A cup of

[RBW] Austin Tx cycling and Bobish shops

Hey Alan! Cycleast is a great shop, and very Bob friendly. Good coffee from Flat Track, too. If you're around on a Friday, you should join us for coffee outside. Usually happens around 8am, location announced on Cycleast's instagram earlier in the week usually. Dan (@hobocross) also often posts

[RBW] Re: Austin Tx cycling and Bobish shops

I was in Austin last summer - took my Bike Friday with me and had a great time. It's a very bike-friendly city. Probably the most notable bike shop in town is Mellow Johnny's, which is at least partly owned by he-who-must-not-be-named. There is a pretty nice multi-use (bike and hike) trail that

[RBW] Re: Austin Tx cycling and Bobish shops

If you are here on a friday, there is a good group of folks who show up for https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/coffeeoutsideatx/ . The location changes every week, look for the most recent post to get the weeks location. On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:36:56 AM UTC-6, alan lavine wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Austin Tx cycling and Bobish shops

A trip to Austin rings without Hut's onion rings? On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 9:47:24 AM UTC-6, Mike Packard wrote: > > If you are here on a friday, there is a good group of folks who show up > for https://www.instagram.com/exp

[RBW] Re: Upright handlebar mod

Nice post Ron. The variety of content reminds me of one of Grant's Blahg posts. Congrats to your daughter too! Best, Richard On Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 9:56:08 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Thanks Ian - I'll try not to be a stranger, but I'm currently loaded down > with work, which is actuall

[RBW] Re: Birds ... and a Bee

DP, that's a great looking plaid cap. You wear it well. Randi Jo or. . .? Thank you, Richard On Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 3:59:31 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which two delightful signs of spring have sprung, yet have nothing to > do with a ballcock. Sardonic grin. > https://thegrid.

[RBW] Re: Choco-Moose Setups.

Here's a shot of mine David. I've got them on the bike they were originally made for: my Joe Appaloosa. Ok, ok, maybe they were not specifically made for Joe, but they came stock on it, and I couldn't be happier with them there and have no desire or plans to switch them out for anything else. Th

[RBW] Re: Upright handlebar mod

thanks Richard, she's a rock star, summa cum laude, NHS, nationally ranked wrestler, 20 scholarship offers - all the wrestling schools want her, plus Trinity, School of Mines - she's set on A&M, though She's my hero. a samp

[RBW] What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

I finally bought a BMC Monstercross frameset. Why? Because it's dumb not to buy one. The only thing that had been stopping me was the horizontal dropouts, because vertical dropouts are categorically better. Since the last time I decided horizontal dropouts were a dealkiller, I've acquired 4

[RBW] Re: Choco-Moose Setups.

When my Clem was fresh I had some Chocomoose on there, and they were great. I modified the ergon grips to move forward rather than cut the bars to get a little

[RBW] Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

hi all, is there any guideline or rule of thumb for minimum insertion amount for a threaded stem? I'm rehabbing a bike and would like to get the bars as high as possible but the stem does not have any markings on it, thanks for any ideas! -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

The reason for a minimum insertion line is to prevent the wedge part of the stem breaking off the top of the fork where it is threaded. So, the minimum insertion line is guessing at how far down a fork is threaded. Ideally, I'd recommend sinking the stem so that the very top edge of the wedge

[RBW] Re: Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

bill thanks, so how do i figure out how far down the threads go on the top of the fork if the headset etc are on the bike? can i tell from the inside of the fork? do i guess XX inches below the top headset cup? also, instead of a wedge this stem has a slot with an expanding bolt--looks like t

[RBW] Re: Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

Kind of depends on the stem. Pivo stems on old French bicycles need to be way down, lower than the avoiding the fork threads method would indicate because the stems are weak. Some old French stems are display only at this point. The avoiding the fork threads is an absolute minimum, but older an

[RBW] Re: Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

I would go a minimum of 2 times the length of the slot, but 2.5 times the length of the slot would be safer. My 1st French bike actually had a GB stem as shown in your reference. Laing Cocoa FL On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 2:13:23 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: > bill thanks, so how do i figure out how

Re: [RBW] Re: Upright handlebar mod

Love those father/daughter stories. Exactly my feelings toward my 26 year old daughter:-))) Best to you both, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2018, at 12:09 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > > thanks Richard, she's a rock star, summa cum laude, NHS, nationally ranked > wrestler, 20 scholarship off

[RBW] Re: Birds ... and a Bee

Thanks, Rich. I’ll take all the help I can get. Grin. It’s a Walz cap. I find they fit me better than Randi Jo’s — a critical thing in 50mph winds. Grin. Disappears on me head, but snug enough to stay on. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

Re: [RBW] Re: Birds ... and a Bee

Thanks Patrick. Might be one in my future. Your sartorial choices work for me! Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2018, at 2:31 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Thanks, Rich. I’ll take all the help I can get. Grin. It’s a Walz cap. I find > they fit me better than Randi Jo’s — a cr

[RBW] What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Enjoy it. I have one and it is a very versatile ans fun bike. I find it compliments his road bike nicely. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

A quickie rule of thumb that doesn't require you pulling the fork out to see where the threading ends: 1) Put the quill end of the stem up against the head tube/headset, with the lower end of the quill below the lower edge of the head tube/top tube join. 2) Put some masking tape/electricians ta

[RBW] What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

I just got my blue of the same batch. My first plan is to build it as a single speed. To me, the dropouts were a dealmaker so I could naturally have a single speed if I desired...which I do! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Infused with Kevlar??? On 03/08/2018 10:04 AM, Doug Van Cleve wrote: Pretty sure it is a similar idea/effect as "bulletproof" coffee... Doug On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 7:12 AM, Steve Palincsar > wrote: On 03/08/2018 08:45 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Steve ask

[RBW] Choco-Moose Setups.

Thanks all. I tried them on a vintage Trek mtb and they didn’t feel right, so back to Albatross on that. Might try them on my Clem, though that setup of Albatrosses is pretty dialed in. Oh well. Might hang on to these for a bit and see if another bike comes along... -- You received this messag

[RBW] Austin Tx cycling and Bobish shops

Mellow Johnny’s is going to be closed all week, due to being rented out by Gatorade for SXSW. That’s a whole different level of madness as far as downtown is concerned. Plenty of folks on bikes though, and yes, the river trail is very nice for cycling. So is the Lower Walnut Creek trail, a traff

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. H

SOLD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@g

[RBW] Re: Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

Take the fork out and check. No guessing. Very few things make skulls hit pavement harder and faster than broken forks. Spend a few minutes out of respect for the rider. Guess if you really don't care or if you are certain it will never be ridden. If not-checking is critical, then slam that

[RBW] Re: Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

I do not have much to add, but I can say that bad things can indeed happen when the stem is tightened in the threaded portion of the fork. I rode a Peugeot U08 in college (but a fully chromed U08!) and at some point the stem was raised into the danger zone. Sure enough, I was riding down the

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Bill, How did you pick the size, and what are the sizes of your other bikes? I have looked at those frames before, but after seeing your post I went and looked at them some more. It really does seem "dumb not to buy one" as you say! What sensible bikes. If I had some 2-3 hour mountain bike rid

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Congrats on the bike Bill. Those look pretty sweet. I'm curious, what brakes will you be using, Paul's? Looking forward to pictures. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Edwin asked how I picked the size. I own two Black Mountain Road Frames already. They are both 59cm. Mike changed the sizing a while ago. If I was buying one of his road frames today, I don't know if I'd buy a 60 or a 58. I talked to Mike in person once or twice, and we agreed that if I w

[RBW] Re: Surly Tuggnut on SimpleOne?

I guess PW doesn't sell'em any more, but I've seen resellers that have them. Thanks for the tip, Wally! On Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7:23:34 AM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote: > > PW also sells the 'chrome dome'. These have a larger diameter to get more > surface bite to prevent slipping forward.

[RBW] Re: Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

This reminds me of when Grant had Nitto move their minimum insertion line higher: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/max$20height%7Csort:date/rbw-owners-bunch/vpi-dhTY2XU/vvGrp5H9fRoJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Threaded Stem Minimum Insertion (with no lines)

"asked" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Thank you for the measurements, Tom! That will be a big help in figuring out a good setup. Maybe one of those Wright 'zero stems' from AnalogCycles would be useful here. Though they are a bit pricy. I just don't think that the

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Mike Leaf Slayer inquired about brakes. I'm going to run cantilevers. I'm leaning towards CX70s because they open wide so well. I do have a set of Paul Touring Cantilevers, and I also am tempted to use some NOS XTR M900 cantilevers. I do have a brand new set of Paul Minimotos, but they are

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

On my BMC I have Paul Neo Retro in front and a CX-70 in back. The Cx-70 straddle did not clear the front Compass UD-1 rack-brake hole strut. On the drop outs, I had to remove the powder coat from the drop out axle slots to fit White hubs, also removed the powder from the dropout faces. Compass

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Scott, give the Steilacooms a try. I love them vs. Barlows for their grip in the loose, up and down. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, se

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

First Bill congrats. Second thank you for pointing me to the Sam for my go fast build, it’s in its way I took the paleo/EBDJ to heart a little over a year ago. I was type 2 diabetic w A1C of almost 9. Did t even know I was a mess. Cholesterol of 234. Went off carbs sugar processed food and jun

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Really encouraging Dave! When we visited Rivendell World Headquarters last fall, Grant mentioned his crazy diet. I didn't think much about it until about a week later when I was home and dreading the holidays for weight gain reasons. I looked up EBDJ, read it cover to cover, and dipped my toe i

[RBW] FS: Nitto rack, Tektro cantis, Shimano levers, XD2, Rustines

some more stuff that needs to move on. *Nitto 27-R/ Campee Rear Rack-* New in packaging. For 650b/26in but fits (probably not super fat) 700c as well. its about 1.5cm shorter than the 700c version. missing the M5 bolts for the pannier rails. 175$ shipped *Tektro CR720 canti set-* Front and rea

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Nice, Bill! I’m looking forward to seeing your build and Reading your impressions. I’ve shared my enthusiasm for my BMC Road on other forums. Mike Varley designs great frames for an incredible value. My saddle height is 79.5, and I ended up going for a 60cm. Wish I had gone for a 62. He’s also

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Bill, Please let us know how much room you have left over with the 50mm tires. I'm guessing to tight for fenders at that width? I know you said yours is to be sans fenders, but I'm curious anyway, IanA On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 4:24:53 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Edwin asked how I pi

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Bill, Would love to hear a report on how it compares to you Sam Hillborne and BMC Road. I have thought about getting one but was wondering how much overlap there would be. I am also considering a disk winter bike for he PNW. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] FS: Nitto rack, Tektro cantis, Shimano levers, XD2, Rustines

Rustines are sold -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own

[RBW] WTB 62-65cm Riv frame

I love my 64cm Sam, but have been curious about trying another Riv. Maybe an Appaloosa? A quickbeam? A road? One of those Roscos? In any case, let me know if you’re looking to sell something tall and interesting. Thanks, Reid in Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar sighting

Those dropouts look very nice! Speaking of Fixed / Fixed hubs, any recommendations on those that fit 130 and/or 126 mm OLD?.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from i

[RBW] Frank Jones Sr. Build - Ready to ride, if not complete

Finished the handlebar wrap (man, do I need more practice) on my Frank build - with the contrasting swoop on the fork crown and the cross levers, I think I'll call him Mr. Mustache. Initial bad photos here, but I promised my local shop I'd do better. Campagnolo ATB triple cranks (with a 42T TA

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 11:21:33 PM UTC-5, Jonathan D. wrote: > Bill, > > Would love to hear a report on how it compares to you Sam Hillborne and BMC > Road. I'll second that request for a friendly Sam comparison. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

If you EBDJ can you still do an Indian food buffet once a week without reversing the EBDJ effectiveness? Serious question. Will you be able to Eat regularly with your family without alienating anyone? Serious question. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] How do ye determine your saddle height.

RBW’s PBH-11cm or some other method? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, se